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UK leads major Joint Expeditionary Force Exercise as defence ministers meet in Iceland

The UK is ramping up its defence of the High North and Baltic to combat Russian hybrid threats with the Joint Expeditionary Force conducting major exercises across the region.

25 September 2026 — Press release

Sixth powerful attack submarine departs Barrow-in-Furness for sea trials

UK and Euro-Atlantic security will soon be boosted, as the Royal Navy’s sixth powerful attack submarine departs from Barrow-in-Furness.

25 September 2026 — Press release

British companies to access prized Ukraine data to develop AI drone swarms

British companies will gain access to extensive battlefield data from Ukraine for the first time to develop new AI models for advanced drone swarms.

23 September 2026 — Press release

RAF launches first ever space squadron dedicated to defending Britain's satellites

The RAF has launched No. III Space Effects Squadron, its first dedicated unit to counter hostile threats to UK satellites.

18 September 2026 — Press release

Housing reforms give military families greater say over their homes

Military families will have a greater say over the homes they live in under a package of reforms designed to cut bureaucracy, strengthen accountability and put residents at the heart of housing services.

16 September 2026 — Press release

New 'spy' drones to give Army greater powers on the battlefield

British soldiers will receive new Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones, giving them better sight of the battlefield and greater protection against emerging threats in conflict.

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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting Speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies 15 October 2026 Speech

Andy Lord appointed Interim Chair of NAD Group Advisory Board 15 October 2026 Press release

Court Martial results from the Military Court Service 15 October 2026 Guidance

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Armed Forces Compensation Scheme statistics: background quality report 15 October 2026 Official Statistics

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme statistics: financial year 2025/26 15 October 2026 National Statistics

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Women in Defence Charter 2 October 2026 Policy paper

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